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Democrats Get Fired-Up at Meeting on Election Lawsuit Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:04PMThe Democrats aren't going down without a fight.
The Script get closer to Bono Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:04PMThe Script joked that they settled for Bono’s daughter, Eve, as an actress in their new video after Angelina Jolie turned the part down.
It's Time for Allen Iverson To Retire Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:03PMLately, I’ve been reading articles around the web suggesting that Allen Iverson should join this team or that team, as some suggest he should go back to the Sixers, or star for the Knicks, or come off the bench for the Celtics or Lakers. And while all those scenarios could work out in a perfect world, Iverson signing with any of those teams seems as far-fetched as LeBron James rejoining ...
Search for missing man draws volunteers to Shelby Farms Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:56PMSheriffs' deputies and volunteers spend Thursday combing through all parts of Shelby Farms for Robert Ellsworth, missing since Saturday.
Cold Case: Woman Strangled Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:56PMThis week's Cold Case focuses on a Lemoyne-Owen College student who was strangled to death and then her apartment was set on fire. FOX13'S Jill Monier has the details.
Who’s Responsible when Your Car Is Stolen From A Parking Lot Or Garage? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:49PMParking in Downtown Memphis has become a huge headache for a Memphis man. He paid to park for two hours and when he returned his car and the parking lot...
Suspect in armed robbery being questioned Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:46PMPolice were called to an armed robbery at Smith’s Super Value on South Harding on Thursday evening
Home auction doesn't draw much attention Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:44PMIn the midst of Macomb County's struggling economy, one might expect that an auction offering homes for as little as $3,000 would generate a crowd of people searching for affordable housing.
Comics: "The Secret History Omnibus" offers a few surprises Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:41PMWriter Jean-Pierre Pecau doesn't take the easy, predictable routes.
U.S. has no problem in romp over Iran Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:33PMISTANBUL — In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. In a basketball arena, not so much.
Educating Young Drivers on Drunk Driving Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:11PMTo better illustrate just how drinking can affect one's ability behind the wheel, FOX13's Earle Farrell went back to driving school. As he explains, young drivers are getting a glimpse of what driving drunk looks like with the help of 'drunk goggles.'
TV preview: Gluttony, genealogy and ‘Edelweiss’ Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:10PMTV preview: Gluttony, genealogy and ‘Edelweiss’ Updated Sep 1, 2010 05:07PM MDT Adam Richman, host of the Travel Channel’s “Man vs. Food,” has the best and worst job. He gets to eat scrumptious comfort food while also taking on some of the craziest food challenges that could make his stomach burst. Next week, he goes to Portland, Maine, to tackle a challenge of an eight-patty burger, two hot ...
Dining news and notes: A taste of Peru in Sandy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:10PMDining news and notes: A taste of Peru in Sandy Updated Sep 1, 2010 04:58PM MDT El Inti is a new Peruvian restaurant at 8475 S. State St., Sandy. The menu includes halibut ceviche, lomo saltado (beef strips with sautéed onions and peppers) and deep-fried picarones with syrup. Open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 801-566-3989 ...
Out and about: Avett Brothers touring with Gov’t Mule, Vanilla Ice resurrects the ’90s, plus hip-hop from New Boyz and ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:10PMOut and about: Avett Brothers touring with Gov’t Mule, Vanilla Ice resurrects the ’90s, plus hip-hop from New Boyz and Dead Prez Updated Sep 1, 2010 04:58PM MDT Truth & Salvage Co. SHOW OF THE WEEK • This six-piece rootsy rock band from Los Angeles has benefited from its association with Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, who signed the group to his label in 2009 and gave them the opening ...
Pence hits 3-run HR, Astros sweep slumping Cards Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:08PMEven their opponents are surprised by the St. Louis Cardinals' slide. Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros completed a sweep of St. Louis with a 5-2 victory Wednesday, handing the slumping Cardinals their fifth straight defeat. "Their backs are against the wall, not ours, and it didn't look like they wanted to come out and beat us," Blum said.
Best Places to Find a Foreclosure Bargain Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:07PMIRVINE, CA -- With a number of real estate markets still reeling in the midst of the nation's economic crisis, bargains persist for savvy investors looking to add to their portfolios of rental properties.
Reservations firm aims to rule the VacationRoost Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:06PMReservations firm aims to rule the VacationRoost By Mike Gorrell The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 1, 2010 04:54PM MDT Reservations company VacationRoost took two big steps this off-season in its quest to increase the number of winter vacations it books. Last week, it took over Alta Ski Area’s central reservations system, helping out-of-state tourists arrange everything from airfare and lift ...
New Shelby County Commissioners Sworn In Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:04PMFinding money for The MED, deciding whether county and city government should consolidate –those are some of the tough issues Shelby County's new Board of Commissioners will face.
US wins first meeting with Iran, stays unbeaten Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:01PMIn the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention.
UPDATED: Human resources file details showdown in City Attorney's office Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:57PMUPDATED: City officials responded Wednesday to a fired Memphis City Attorney's office employee's request for her co-workers records.
Local man held, but bomb plot fears ease Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:36AMFBI officials said a Tuscaloosa man who was one of two people detained in Amsterdam by Dutch authorities after suspicious items turned up in his luggage probably was not involved in a test run for a terrorist plot.
Demons’ Robinson commits to MSU Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:26AMFranklinton running back Josh Robinson committed to Mississippi State on July 23.
Gizmo enjoying life despite setbacks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:50AMcorey atkinson Today staff For 14 years, Henry (Gizmo) Williams destroyed CFL records for a living for the Edmonton Eskimos. Monday, Williams was at Keyano, speaking to several groups of students and adults about his message of inspiration and perseverance.[...]
Terror mystery: Was it just a big mix-up? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:45AMFederal officials backed off allegations that two Yemeni men may have been attempting a terrorist criminal act.
Q&A: Making sense of the terror scare Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:44AMQUESTION: Is it illegal for a person's luggage to fly on a plane without them?
For The Record: 9/1/2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:39AMScores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.
East Carolina coach returns as leader Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:36AMRuffin McNeill has been asked often about making his East Carolina head coaching debut against Tulsa on Sunday.
01.09.2010 - DJ DGAP-PVR: HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:33AMDissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
USU football: Ah You’s injury leaves ‘big void’ on defense Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:38PMUSU football: Ah You’s injury leaves ‘big void’ on defense By Tony Jones The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:28PM MDT Logan • In what has been a trying offseason with the injuries to Robert Turbin and Stanley Morrison, the last thing Utah State needed was another key player missing significant time. But, heading into Saturday’s game at No. 7 Oklahoma, that’s exactly what the Aggies ...
Japan eases policy to shore up weak economy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:36PMJapan eases policy to shore up weak economy Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:23PM MDT Japan’s central bank further eased monetary policy Monday in response to a strong yen and growing political pressure to revive a faltering economy. To boost liquidity, the central bank unveiled a new six-month low-interest loan program to financial institutions. Combined with an existing three-month funds-supplying ...
Intel acquisition expands its realm into wireless Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:36PMIntel acquisition expands its realm into wireless combined news services Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:28PM MDT Giant electronic chipmaker Intel’s second big acquisition in two weeks could help move it beyond the struggling personal computer sector by expanding into the fast-growing market for smart phones and other mobile gadgets. Intel has tried with limited success to get its chips into cell phones ...
Caronna Faces More Financial Charges Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:32PMThe man who is already facing murder charges for killing his wife is now facing new charges for financial crimes.
U. intern’s death investigated Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:28PMU. intern’s death investigated By Thomas Burr and Matt Canham The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:23PM MDT Washington • The rooftop boasts a manicured lawn, sets of patio chairs and even trees. Seven floors above an up-and-coming neighborhood in Northwest Washington, the social setting beckons the building’s residents, which includes about 20 Utah students interning in the nation’s ...
State explores private management of state parks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:28PMState explores private management of state parks By Robert Gehrke The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:23PM MDT The chairman of a board looking at the potential for privatizing state government functions would like to see Utah privatize a handful of state parks to see if they can be run more efficiently than they are now. The Utah Privatization Policy Board, an advisory panel to the ...
Clemens makes pitch: Not guilty Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:24PMClemens makes pitch: Not guilty By Eddie Pells The Associated Press Updated Aug 30, 2010 07:12PM MDT Washington • Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: “Not guilty, your honor.” Those words, uttered Monday in a strong, confident voice by the seven-time Cy Young Award winner sporting a black ...
Iran enjoys first victory in basketball championships Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:19PMIran enjoyed its first victory of the 2010 World Basketball Championships with a 71-58 win in a close game against Tunisia here on Monday. Both teams lost their previous matches in group B, went into this evening's bout at Abdi Ipekci Arena with two straight losses.
Dutch arrests may have been dry run, U.S. source says Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:19PMTwo men held in the Netherlands may have been trying to test U.S. airport security by putting bottles of liquid with electronic devices attached in checked baggage, a U.S. law enforcement source said Monday.
Adams: Nothing taken for granted Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:14PMSince Derek Dooley is the son of well-known parents, it's only natural to make comparisons.
Katrina Survivor Makes DC Area Home Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:28PMHundreds of families from New Orleans came to the Washington area seeking refuge after Hurricane Katrina five years ago. Many have since returned but some have stayed.
Memphis police have new plan to curb teenage crime: electronic tracking bracelets and random bedroom searches Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:10PMMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police want to stop gun-toting teens in their tracks — literally.
Power Rankings: The Top Five International NBA Players at Each Position Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:07PMOne of the best things about the NBA is the number of foreign players who inhabit it. Although not every team is like the Toronto Raptors, where 44% of the roster is made up of international players, every single NBA team has at least one or two foreign players in its ranks. International players are very important to the NBA, as many players born outside of the U.S have become stars and even ...
Croatia withstands big game from Haddadi to beat Iran Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:56PMRoko Ukic and Bojan Bogdanovic both scored 13 points, and Croatia easily withstood Iran's one-man show in a 75-54 victory Sunday at the basketball world championship.
Women's football coming to Little Rock Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:53PMRight now, if you're a woman who loves football, you don't have many options to play on a real team. The Wildcats will change that.
Durant, U.S. handle Slovenia Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:46PMOklahoma Centre scores 22 in 99-77 win; Germany stops Serbia in double OT; France stays perfect
Silver threads Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:24PMStart them right here. And if you haven't yet, take a look back at Rock Candy , with more from Gerard Matthews, including video, of the sold-out benefit for the legal cause of the West Memphis Three. Can justice be in the offing in this misbegotten case? Support from the likes of last night's all-star cast and the sold-out audience that contributed to the cause can't hurt. Also, I forgot ...
Spain rains on NZ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:08PMTall Blacks coach Nenad Vucinic gambled with his starting line-up and paid the price as Spain beat New Zealand 101-84 in their second game of the World Championships in Turkey.
Depp, Vedder, Dixie Chick Hold Concert For West Memphis 3 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:56PMConcert raises awareness before new trial hearing Concert raises awareness before new trial hearing
Beaverdam couple grabbed 'once in a lifetime' chance to help out after Hurricane Katrina hit Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:55PMASHEVILLE — Laura and Phil Casey, of Beaverdam, felt like they had a debt to repay after Katrina battered the Gulf Coast.
Motorcyclist injured in crash Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:24AMWAHOO – An Ashland man is recovering following a motorcycle crash recently reported by the Saunders County Sheriff’s Department.
Woman takes command of carrier Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:14AMNORFOLK, Va. - She was a kid who climbed trees in the broad, leafy yards off Twinkletown Road in suburban Memphis with the same agility she later showed in scaling the academic and social hurdles of Vanderbilt University.